Join us in our mission to support, educate, and research to improve the lives of those affected by thrombosis.
By becoming a fundraiser for Thrombosis UK, you are directly contributing to our efforts to save lives and enhance outcomes for individuals facing this condition.
Fundraising income accounts for the majority of income Thrombosis UK receives each year.
Our team is on hand to personally manage and help all our fundraisers to ensure everyone has the guidance and support required to make your fundraising as successful as possible.
Below is a guide to everything you need to know about fundraising for Thrombosis UK.
Fundraising for a Thrombosis UK can be any task or event that raises money, from selling cakes at work, social media birthday fundraisers, quiz nights, football tournaments to more traditional sponsored events.
Thrombosis UK is here to support you through your fundraising journey.
Undecided what to do?
Below are details of many types of events we have supported fundraiser through. Find about more about what’s involved, tips for success and most importantly how to register to take part.
Whether it’s cake sales, book sales, lotteries, raffles or live events, these are great ways to raise money for Charity.
What’s Involved
When planning, it’s important to consider:
Food and drink
There are many regulations governing the use of food and even if you are only providing food on a one-off basis you must still comply with these.
For specific advice on food safety legislation please contact the Environmental Health Services department at your local council.
We recommend that you contact your local authority before your event to discuss with them what you plan to do.
Every person involved in the preparation and serving of food to the public must have a basic understanding of food hygiene.
If you plan to sell alcohol, you need to have a liquor licence. You get this from your local Magistrates Court.
Entertainment
If you are planning to have some form of entertainment (this means two or more people performing or dancing) in a building, which does not already hold a Public Entertainments Licence, you need to get one. This licence is provided by your local authority.
Raffles and Lotteries
There are three kinds of lottery or raffle and each has different rules and regulations. These are governed by The Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (as amended).
For the most up to date information on organising a lottery or raffle,
For the most up to date information on organising a lottery or raffle, visit the Gambling Commission website.
Help
Making sure you have enough helper preparing and running your event is important! Allow plenty of time to secure reliable helpers and to talk with them about what help and time they can give, so all tasks are covered.
Advertise
Once you have all the above in place you will need to advertise your event. Social media especially local community groups are brilliant for this.
Running your event
Live events may accept cash payments, but many, as well as online events use platforms such as Paypal, Just Giving, Facebook Donate to collect payments. This makes collecting instant, easy and keeps a running total of funds raised!
For cash payments, our Donate page shares information on how to pay in the funds raised at your event.
Useful Websites
To understand the legal requirements for holding a raffle/lottery visit the Gambling Commission: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-and-players/guide/fundraising-prize-draws-raffles-and-lotteries
The government guide: Organising a voluntary event: a ‘can do’ guide – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This is often the easiest way to raise funds for Thrombosis UK and are quick and easy to set up. Most platforms now offer a way for your followers to donate to your chosen cause.
Facebook and Instagram are the popular, with the option to set up at specific fundraiser for a reason such as a birthday or anniversary or to simply have a donate button on your post.
Your story is often key to making a social media fundraiser successful.
What’s Involved
Simple and with minimum time or effort, but a great way to raise money for Thrombosis UK.
First:
Choose your platform Facebook or Instagram.
Next:
Create your post.
Perhaps the most difficult part, but success in social fundraising needs to include why this matters. It is very important to share your story and include details on why Thrombosis UK made a difference and means so much to you, so that your friends and followers can really understand and are inspired to join you in supporting. Include a link in your story to the Thrombosis UK website, so that they can see first hand the work we do.
Finally:
Post and share!
Social Donate Links
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/fund/Thrombosisuk/
Instagram:
https://help.instagram.com/758461854832783
Share your donate page on Thrombosis UK’s social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thrombosisuk
While this may require quite a lot of planning, it can be fun, involve lots of friends and family and be a very successful in fundraiser.
From a quiz night to football tournaments, a music event, tea party or a black tie ball, there are so many options!
What’s Involved…..
Whether a big, small, epic or intimate from the start consider:
What type of event am I going to hold?
Funding….
Legal considerations….
This is very important and needs to be considered if you are running a raffle, a lottery or selling alcohol.
Websites to guide you through ensuring your event meets all legal requirements can be found here [LINK: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-and-players/guide/fundraising-prize-draws-raffles-and-lotteries]
Insurance
Some events may need to have insurance cover, especially sporting events, or need special personal, perhaps First Aid trained or DBS checked.
Managing the event
Advertise
Once you have all the above in place you will need to advertise your event. Social media especially local community groups are brilliant for this.
Running the event
Live events often accept cash payments, but may also offer payment via online platforms such as Paypal, Just Giving and Crowdfunder to collect payments. This can especially make ticket payments much easier to collect.
For links to these websites please visit our Donate page where you will also be able to see to see how to make cash payments to Thrombosis UK.
Useful Websites
How to run a successful voluntary event – The government guide: Organising a voluntary event: a ‘can do’ guide – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
These are such a popular way to fundraise for Thrombosis UK. From 5K runs, to walks, skydives, obstacle challenges, bungee jump, mountain climbing, ultra marathons, dog jogs, bike rides, virtual challenges…. And so much more!
Regardless of your fitness or mobility we have events to suit the needs of any passionate Thrombosis UK fundraiser.
What’s Involved
First:
Choose an event of something you would love to do and that you have time to prepare and train properly for.
Thrombosis UK has partnered with several event companies to be able to offer a wide range of activities and locations for sponsored events.
If none of these are quite like you are looking for, contact [email protected] to discuss other options.
Next:
With an event chosen it’s time to sign-up. Whilst we are so grateful for everyone who fundraises for Thrombosis UK, unfortunately because of our size, we do not have the resources to pay participants’ registration fees.
Once signed up it is now time to set up a fundraising page, we recommend using https://www.justgiving.com/charity/thrombosisuk and select start fundraising. Just Giving can also be used if you are doing your own challenge too!
Finally:
Advertise!
As soon as your fundraising page is set up you are ready to start promoting your event with your friends, family or work by using email or social media including, What’s App, Facebook, X, BlueSky and Instagram.
Let Thrombosis UK know!
In case you haven’t been in touch, let us know about your sponsored event by emailing [email protected]
Yes! We have lots of marathon places including Manchester, Leeds, Newport and Edinburgh via our charity partner Run for Charity click here: Run For Charity
We do not currently hold any bonded places for the London Marathon, and if you are interested please apply for a ballot place.
Yes! Please check with the event organiser, and providing they are happy we welcome and are grateful to everyone who wishes to fundraise for Thrombosis UK. We recommend setting up a JustGiving fundraising page, we recommend using https://www.justgiving.com/charity/thrombosisuk and select start fundraising. Just Giving can also be used if you are doing your own challenge too!
We do not supply stickers or collection buckets as it is too costly for to be able to do this.
Everyone who raises over £300 gets a free Thrombosis UK T-shirt! Please email [email protected] directly no less than 1 month before your event. T-shirts unisex sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL.
Your support really is important to us and our continued work, and so we will always try our best to provide support. This may be via a video message, letter or quote for your advertising and media coverage, and whenever possible, if asked, we will try to attend, however we have a very small team and so it is not always possible to attend in person.
Visit our Donate Page to see the options on how to pay cash to Thrombosis UK. Please always include a name as reference on the paying in and email [email protected] so that we can confirm safe receipt.
Please ask them to email [email protected] our Fundraising Lead who will provide information they may need as well as thank them!
Please email [email protected] with the details of your event and we can provide this for you.
Thank you for your commitment to fundraise for Thrombosis UK. We appreciate your efforts and ask you to agree to the fundraising code of practice below.
We have many inspiring fundraisers. Their stories are inspirational as well as provide tips and ideas. You can read some of these accounts below, we hope their amazing stories will inspire you.
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Applications are accepted on the basis that Thrombosis UK can share the content with external judges who will assist us with assessments. Service models, resources and working processes of successful Thrombosis UK VTE Award winners will be uploaded to the Thrombosis UK website and shared via publications, social media, and other opportunities.
When completing your application form, you should use lay language and answer each question in a concise manner.
Please keep to any word limits given.
All sections need to be completed, if any section is removed, omitted or incomplete, we cannot process the application.
Applications need to be submitted via email to: [email protected] You will receive a notification of receipt within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive a notification, please email [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 1st February 2025
We are unable to consider late applications.
Thrombosis UK has a strict data protection policy that complies with UK data protection law.
Your name and contact details may be stored for up to 12 months in order for correspondence relating to your application be appropriately processed.
We wish to make you aware that your name and contact details, as included on your completed application form, will be viewed by the Thrombosis UK appointed Judging Panel solely for the purpose of reviewing and assessing your completed application. If your nomination is short listed, a representative from Thrombosis UK will then seek your permission to include your name on the summary paragraph included in the awards brochure and on the Thrombosis UK website.
Thrombosis UK takes security and confidentiality very seriously. Your name and contact details will never be passed or shared with any third party or an unauthorised individual. If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
